Add 45/24 and 6/45, Solve 1 21/24 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 45/24 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/24 + 6/45 is 241/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 48/360 = 675 + 48/360 = 723/360
723/360 simplified gives 241/120
So, 45/24 + 6/45 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120

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